Jobs since 2000

Mechanic

The national average hourly wage is $20.27.

Primary responsibilities: A mechanic inspects the state of a car using auto parts equipment such as oil filter wrenches, spark plugs, and tire pressure gauges. They consult with consumers regarding repair costs and work on engines, gearboxes, and air conditioning equipment.

Carpenter

The national average hourly wage is $21.67.

A carpenter's primary responsibilities include the construction and maintenance of building structures, as well as the selection of materials for the structure. They employ equipment to install the structure of a building or appliances such as baths, showers, and kitchen cabinets.

Electrician

The national average hourly wage is $26.45.

An electrician's primary responsibilities include maintaining and repairing electrical wiring inside a structure, as well as installing new wire using designs. They attach cables to circuit breakers and diagnose issues with the repair equipment.

Licensed nurse

The national average hourly wage is $33.37.

A registered nurse's primary responsibilities include coordinating patient care with physicians. They conduct physical examinations, assess the patient's complaints, and provide tests depending on those symptoms. They explain the patient's diagnosis and provide emotional support if needed.

Marketing professional

The average annual wage in the United States is $51,694.

Primary responsibilities: A marketing expert creates marketing strategies for a firm by managing their social media accounts and website. Specialists collaborate with the company's sales employees to synchronize sales and promotional efforts and do market research.

Officer of the law

The national average annual wage is $53,039

A police officer's primary responsibilities include responding to and investigating emergency situations in their neighborhood. They collect information and make arrests. They speak with eyewitnesses and interview prospective suspects to ensure their statements fit the facts.

Driver of a Truck

The national average annual wage is $59,916.

A truck driver's primary responsibilities include transporting merchandise to retail and distribution outlets in their region. They keep track of their travel time and hold themselves responsible for fulfilling shipping deadlines.

Manager of Operations

The average annual wage in the United States is $70,802.

An operations manager's primary responsibilities include developing recruiting processes and training standards for new personnel. They investigate corporate procedures in order to increase staff performance and job quality.

Lawyer

Average annual salary in the United States: $74,411.

A lawyer's primary responsibilities include advising people and businesses through the legal process. They work with a paralegal to gather material for their case and provide legal counsel during trials and other legal hearings.

Software designer

The national average annual wage is $93,003.

Primary responsibilities: Software engineers create programs to help users with tasks. Developers may create software that allows users to execute things such as monitoring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns or playing a game on their computer. They make changes to pre-existing software and give progress reports to their management.